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Here’s Where You Can Swim Late (And Cheap) In Westchester As Temps Hit 103° Here’s Where You Can Swim Late (And Cheap) In Westchester As Temps Hit 103°
Here’s Where You Can Swim Late (And Cheap) In Westchester As Temps Hit 103° As temperatures soar across the Hudson Valley, Westchester County is keeping its pools and beaches open later to help residents cool off. A heat advisory is in effect through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, for Westchester County, with heat index values expected to reach up to 103°, according to the National Weather Service. An Air Quality Alert is also in effect Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with health officials urging residents to limit strenuous outdoor activity. In response to the extreme heat, Westchester officials announced that county-run swimming areas will stay open an extra hour…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns
Severe Heat, High Humidity Will Pose Significant Health Risk To NYers, Hochul Warns Gov. Kathy Hochul is warnig New Yorkers that severe heat and high humidity will pose a significant health risk from Monday, July 15, through Wednesday, July 17. Temperatures during that stretch are likely to bring dangerous heat indexes between 95 and 104 degrees across the entire state.  New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, and Southern Tier, also have a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms in the afternoon into the evening on Monday. Air quality health advisories for ozone are also in effect for New York City and Long Island on Monday from 11 a.m. to 11 p…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales
Bed Bath & Beyond Accused Of Scaling Back AC In Stores Amid Drop In Sales Bed Bath & Beyond is being accused of cutting air conditioning in its stores in an attempt to lower company expenses, according to a new report from CNN. The news outlet said in a report on Tuesday, June 28, that Bank of America conducted store visits and found that the stores are cutting the AC to try to recover for lower sales. Representatives for Bed Bath & Beyond told CNN that "... no Bed Bath & Beyond stores were directed to adjust their air conditioning and there have been no corporate policy changes in regard to utilities usage." CNN reported that the analysts from Bank …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area
Hot Stuff: Prolonged Period Of Dangerous Heat, Humidity Hits Area A prolonged period of dangerous heat and humidity will last through the July 4th holiday.The peak of the heat will come Sunday, July 1 with the heat index (combination of temperature and humidity) hitting as high as 108 in some parts of the area. (See third image above.) An Excessive Heat Watch will be in effect from noon Sunday until 9 p.m. Monday, July 2. Saturday's heat index values will be in the low-90s. (See second image above.) A Heat Advisory has been issued for Saturday from noon until 9 p.m. A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it…

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by Joe Lombardi